Explodemon

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Explodemon is a single player casual action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Curve Studios and was released on March 25, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explodemon is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game that pays tribute to SNES-era platformers with a physics-puzzle twist. As the malfunctioning Guardian robot Explodemon, players use self-destruction to combat enemies, solve puzzles, and save Nibia from the Vortex forces. With 12 levels, upgradable abilities, and plenty of humor, Explodemon offers a unique and exhilarating experience.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a humorous story and entertaining dialogue, reminiscent of classic platformers.
The explosion mechanics are innovative and add a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for creative platforming and puzzle-solving.
The graphics are polished and the level design is clever, making it visually appealing and engaging for fans of the genre.

Controls are clunky and can be frustrating, especially during precision platforming sections.
The lack of a save option means players must restart the entire game if they quit, which can be very discouraging.
The game is relatively short with only 12 levels, leaving some players wanting more content and depth.

humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarious interactions, funny dialogue, and light-hearted story, which enhance the overall experience despite some gameplay shortcomings. Players appreciate the clever writing and amusing scenarios, likening it to classic platformers while noting that the humor is a standout feature that keeps the experience enjoyable.
- “It is a short but funny experience.”
- “The writing is hilarious, gameplay is great and very reminiscent of classic platformers (like the Mega Man X series) but maybe with a slightly more forgiving level of difficulty.”
- “It's Mega Man, it's Bomberman and it's funny!”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay of Explodemon is characterized by its unique explosion mechanics, which play a significant role in both platforming and puzzle-solving elements. While it draws inspiration from classic titles like Mega Man, it offers a light-hearted experience with good controls and level design, though some players found the mechanics insufficient to maintain long-term interest. Overall, it combines amusing gameplay with a blend of action and puzzle elements, appealing to fans of 2D platformers.
- “Good controls, interesting mechanics, good level design, and it can be played both as an action platformer and a puzzle platformer.”
- “Many aspects of the game remind me of some Mega Man games, but it still has a unique gameplay with the explosions.”
- “The explosions play a big role in both gameplay and design; you can use them to jump higher, move faster, lift objects, and blow up the aliens.”
- “Explodemon is a pretty cool 2D platform/puzzle game with a focus on its explosion mechanic.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics in Explodemon are generally praised for their polished art style and inventive design, contributing positively to the game's overall appeal. However, some users find the graphics to be mediocre, indicating a mixed reception.
- “The graphics are very nice and polished, featuring beautiful art and designs.”
- “Explodemon is a fun and inventive puzzle platformer with a great art style and clever level design.”
- “I didn't like the controls or the artwork.”
- “The graphics are just meh.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is light-hearted and humorous, presented in a comic book style that many find entertaining, though it may not be particularly impressive. While it adds a fun element to the game, some players feel that the overall mechanics and controls detract from sustained interest.
- “The story, presented in comic book fashion, is quite entertaining.”
- “It has decent platforming, and a funny, light-hearted story.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users report that initial glitches significantly detracted from their enjoyment of the game, indicating stability issues that hindered the overall experience.
- “Glitches at the beginning of the game have spoiled all my desire to play.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy.”
- “I experienced constant lag and instability, which ruined the overall experience.”